PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hey fellow reefers, With much convincing from Badfish I have decided to start my pico back up. My old thread was under the Username toothpik, but i forgot the password haha. Anyway, I still have the equipment and such from the old tank so here is the plan so far. Equipment 3 gallon pico Aqua clear 50 mod Theo heater PAR30 LED 3-5lbs of live rock 5lbs of estees black sand Corals Green Torch various zoas Crocea Clam Blastomussas Neon Candy Canes Superman Montipora Various Acans Metallic GSP Blue acro Fish 2 Baby Snowflake Clownfish FTS July 2010 FTS Oct 2010 FTS Nov 2010 Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome back. You could probably get your username and pass back from an admin. Good luck with the new start. I can't wait for my second project. Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thank you Mr. Microscope. I am not too worried about my old username. I have viewed your tank thread and I must say you have quite the tank. It looks very good! I may steal the idea with the ATO system haha Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback. Feel free to take the ATO. Just be warned it goes quick in the winter. Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Warning heeded. By any chance, do they have bigger sizes for the bottles? you know for like the fatter hamsters and gerbils haha Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Warning heeded. By any chance, do they have bigger sizes for the bottles? you know for like the fatter hamsters and gerbils haha The 1 liter the largest one I could find. You could use something bigger, but it has to be solid. If there is any give/squeeze to the bottle, the outside air pressure will push in water. A big glass jar would work well if you could rig it up somehow. Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 i see i see. Thank you very much. Ah, just to get the physics straight. The tube is just set at the desired waterline. And gravity will fill till the water covers the tube opening and pressure will equalize right? Link to comment
yoshii Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yay for 3gal picos! Is it just a 3gal acrylic tank? (Not JBJ or anything?) Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 haha tis a JBJ . Glass is the way to go . since acrylic gets scratched easily and such. =D Link to comment
yoshii Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Maybe you could just add another water bottle? haha tis a JBJ . Glass is the way to go . since acrylic gets scratched easily and such. =D Nice My 3gal pico is acrylic and has like 1000 scratches on it lol Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 haha yup, they tend to get those. If the scratches do get to be a bother, just use it as an excuse to get another tank and another bottle seems to be a good idea. nice one! Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 i see i see. Thank you very much. Ah, just to get the physics straight. The tube is just set at the desired waterline. And gravity will fill till the water covers the tube opening and pressure will equalize right? Yep. Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 thanks jacob =D and i'm just going to get the par 38 due to the life expectancy Mr. microscope- thank you for your help =D i shall credit you with the success haha Link to comment
badfish816 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 yes! can't wait to see this goin. the new start is one of the best parts. Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 haha unfortunately, I can't get started with this project till fall semester or mid august. Due to the fact, I must work all summer to get money and drive to see my girlfriend and snowboard. But I know , with starving myself of meals, I can raise money for this tank , just like the good ol days haha Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I see, dont LED's have many pros compared to MH? Link to comment
.Newman. Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 LED- lasts longer before replacement, doesnt put off direct heat into tank. MH- more vibrant coral colors...thats about it. I personally would be interested in seeing MH since right now my pico is LED and is going to stay that way xD Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 haha, I will stick with my MH for the time being. In the future , i may order LEDs and switch my MH to my 10 gallon tank. And newman, your tank looks great =D Link to comment
.Newman. Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 thanks! Another week to go in my war against gha Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 haha that stuff is the beast! good luck my friend , i shall send a prayer for you to aid you in war. Link to comment
badfish816 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 i am going to be doing a 12 inch T5 retro into my current dual fixture. gonna be killer!! Link to comment
PirateJing Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 nice I cant wait to see how its going to look! Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 This thread is in need of pictures. Just sayin Link to comment
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